Ep. 249: Boruto questions the purpose of fighting the Funato while uncovering Ikada's identity.
Aired on May 15, 2022Filler

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Metal, Sarada, Boruto, and Mitsuki search for Denki and Iwabe, who have been missing for three days. They capture a Funamushi soldier, but villagers Buntan and Kyoho urge them to kill him to aid the fight against Araumi. The Leaf shinobi refuse to leave without the missing boys. Denki and Metal return independently, explaining how Funamushi spared them. Boruto attacks Funato stragglers at night, sparing a boy revealed to be Funamushi's son, Kobuna, before his teammates intervene. Sarada comforts a conflicted Boruto. Upon returning, they find Buntan torturing the captive. Boruto argues about the war's purpose, prompting the prisoner to reveal that Ikada is Seiren's little brother, shocking Boruto.
Episodes
- Ep. 245 · Funamushi's Tenacity
- Ep. 246 · Boruto defeats Funamushi while Kagura dies and Tenma attacks Chojuro
- Ep. 247 · Team Denki seeks food while Araumi takes command and Funamushi disobeys orders to avenge Seiren.
- Ep. 248 · Boruto and Kawaki confront Funamushi while the team fights the Funato clan.
- Ep. 249 · Boruto questions the purpose of fighting the Funato while uncovering Ikada's identity.
- Ep. 250 · Ikada cares for Seiren while the Funato clan debates war strategy and Araumi mourns his frozen wife.
- Ep. 251 · Chojuro confronts Isari while Araumi attacks and Ikada vows revenge on the Mist.
- Ep. 252 · Chojuro's Revenge and the Funato's Resolve Amidst the Great Sea Battle
- Ep. 253 · Boruto attempts to reason with Ikada, who demands Chojuro's head to end the war.